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Learning how to tune a violin is essential for beginning violinists. Below, experienced violin teacher Naomi Cherie S. provides a step-by-step tutorial on how to tune a violin properly.
Eventually you'll want to learn how to tune a violin by ear, but that can take years of practice. In the beginning stages of your development as a violinist, it's best to learn how to use a violin tuner to help you stay in tune.
How to Tune a Violin with a Tuner
What You'll Need:
To tune your violin you'll …
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A Beginner's Guide on How to Tune a Violin [Instructional Video]

Learning how to tune a violin is essential for beginning violinists. Below, experienced violin teacher Naomi Cherie S. provides a step-by-step tutorial on how to tune a violin properly.
Eventually you'll want to learn how to tune a violin by ear, but that can take years of practice. In the beginning stages of your development as a violinist, it's best to learn how to use a violin tuner to help you stay in tune.
How to Tune a Violin with a Tuner
What You'll Need:
To tune your violin you'll

How Can I Make Practicing Violin Scales More Effective?

No matter how much students may groan when it comes to scales, they are very important for all beginners to know, particularly for the violin. Almost all of your knowledge about playing the violin starts with learning how to play scales, from reading sheet music to better understanding the fingerings. Of course, it is not nearly as exciting as playing one of the songs you love, but practicing scales will give you a strong foundation that will help you progress and improve.
Violin scales are typ

10 Fantastic Reasons to Learn Violin Online

When it comes to learning violin there are several different options. While in-person lessons are great for some, have you considered learning violin online? From violin tutorials to online lessons, Naomi Cherie S. breaks down 10 reasons you may want to learn violin online...
A lot of non-musicians are surprised when I tell them that I offer violin classes online via video chat. At first, they don't know what to make of it, but when I explain that violin lessons online offer all the basic

10 Wacky Ways to Improve Your Posture for Better Violin Playing

Proper posture is essential for good violin playing. Standing or sitting up straight not only improves tone production and control, but it also prevents injury and discomfort.
Many violin players, however, struggle with their posture, which can lead to poor technique and cause both short and long term injuries. Not to mention you'll end up looking like Quasimodo.
Poor posture can be a result of many things, such as sitting or standing without interruption for long periods of time, lack

Top 5 Websites for Easy Violin Sheet Music

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After weeks of practice, chances are you've nearly perfected the beginner songs recommended or required by your teacher and you're looking for something a bit more challenging. Or perhaps you want to try something different other than a nursery song or scales. If you've reached the point where you want something new to supplement your regular lessons, there are several helpful websites that offer a wide range of easy violin sheet music.
Whether you want something contemporary, cl